Job Description
Job Title: Business Support Officer
Location: Southampton (Fully Office-Based)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (Until March 2026)
Hours: 37 hours/week | 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible)
Pay: £12.36 per hour (via Brook Street)
Brook Street is recruiting on behalf of a government client for a Business Support Officer based in Southampton. This is a great opportunity to support a vital public service within the maritime sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide admin and clerical support to Marine Office Surveyors
2. Manage survey case creation, travel bookings, and PPE tracking
3. Support inspection scheduling and eligibility records
4. Input financial data and assist with job closures on internal systems
5. Maintain records for audits, reporting, and ISO compliance
6. Handle public enquiries, produce seafarer documents, and support meeting coordination
7. Assist with estates, ICT, recruitment, health & safety, and business continuity activities
Requirements:
8. Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
9. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
10. Understanding of financial processes and government operations
This role requires 3 years of referencing and a DBS check.